ILOILO CITY—Six municipalities in Iloilo province have been selected as pilot sites for the new Bulig Eskwela (BES) Basa initiative, aimed at enhancing reading skills among Grade 3 students, as part of Governor Arthur Defensor Jr.’s broader educationa…
MANILA—The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced an expansion of the government-controlled vaccination program against African swine fever (ASF) to regions in Visayas and Mindanao, as part of an effort to stabilize the pork supply and control the s…
LEGAZPI CITY—The inflation rate in the Bicol Region experienced a slight decline to 4.2% in August, down from 4.4% in July, showcasing a trend of moderating price increases across various sectors.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority 5 (…
MANILA—President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the dismissal of Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco following recommendations by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, citing loss of trust and confidence amid several cont…
MANILA—The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is set to launch a nationwide tree-growing initiative from September 15 to 21, 2024, to commemorate the 124th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA), focusing on environmental conservation and support for…
MANILA—The Supreme Court of the Philippines has scheduled oral arguments for January 2025 to hear two petitions challenging the legality of transferring unused reserve funds of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) back to the natio…
